Just curious; Who recognizes my avatar?

BenBurch · 12th May 2008, 11:09 AM

It's science-related.

But am I the only person who would recognize what it is?

People got my previous one, which was a Foucault shadowgram.

bokonon · 12th May 2008, 11:14 AM

I don't. Looks like a three-way between a telescope, a bridge, and a trebuchet.

BenBurch · 12th May 2008, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by bokonon

I don't. Looks like a three-way between a telescope, a bridge, and a trebuchet.

That is a good description, actually!

JoeEllison · 12th May 2008, 11:26 AM

Looks like a howitzer with an elaborate but primitive aiming system.

fishbait · 12th May 2008, 11:31 AM

It's either the worlds largest rectal thermometer or William Parsons telescope which was the largest in the world in the 19th century.

What do I win?

BenBurch · 12th May 2008, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by fishbait

It's either the worlds largest rectal thermometer or William Parsons telescope which was the largest in the world in the 19th century.

What do I win?

A Kewpie doll? :-)

DeiRenDopa · 12th May 2008, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by BenBurch

It's science-related.

But am I the only person who would recognize what it is?

People got my previous one, which was a Foucault shadowgram.

Lord Rosse, Ireland, biggest telescope of the day, speculum mirror ... instantly recognisable!

ETA: I read only the OP (on my word, FSM), not the other posts, so I 'got it' without any help ...

Wangler · 12th May 2008, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by BenBurch

It's science-related.

But am I the only person who would recognize what it is?

People got my previous one, which was a Foucault shadowgram.

Something harder next time, kay?

BenBurch · 16th May 2008, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Wangler

Something harder next time, kay?

OK. When it happens, you asked for it.

Dancing David · 16th May 2008, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by BenBurch

It's science-related.

But am I the only person who would recognize what it is?

People got my previous one, which was a Foucault shadowgram.

I don't know, um Keppler, Brahe or Copurnicus"s scope, I don't think it is Messiers, maybe it is.

TX50 · 16th May 2008, 12:48 PM

Why did you think you'd be the only person to recognise it?

Wangler · 16th May 2008, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by BenBurch

OK. When it happens, you asked for it.

I will probably come really late to the thread, just like I did here...

BenBurch · 16th May 2008, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by TX50

Why did you think you'd be the only person to recognise it?

The history of astronomy is not studied by many people. Far more people have see the whirlpool nebula drawing than ever saw the instrument used to create it.

Fitter · 16th May 2008, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by fishbait

It's either the worlds largest rectal thermometer or William Parsons telescope which was the largest in the world in the 19th century.

What do I win?

A temperature with the world's largest rectal thermometer.

12th May 2008, 11:09 AM	#1
BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,078	Just curious; Who recognizes my avatar? It's science-related. But am I the only person who would recognize what it is? People got my previous one, which was a Foucault shadowgram.
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12th May 2008, 11:14 AM	#2
bokonon Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,444	I don't. Looks like a three-way between a telescope, a bridge, and a trebuchet.
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12th May 2008, 11:20 AM	#3
BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,078	Originally Posted by bokonon I don't. Looks like a three-way between a telescope, a bridge, and a trebuchet. That is a good description, actually!
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12th May 2008, 11:33 AM	#6
BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,078	Originally Posted by fishbait It's either the worlds largest rectal thermometer or William Parsons telescope which was the largest in the world in the 19th century. What do I win? A Kewpie doll? :-)
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JoeEllison Cuddly Like a Koala Bear Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7,276	Looks like a howitzer with an elaborate but primitive aiming system.

12th May 2008, 12:37 PM	#7
DeiRenDopa Master Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,378	Originally Posted by BenBurch It's science-related. But am I the only person who would recognize what it is? People got my previous one, which was a Foucault shadowgram. Lord Rosse, Ireland, biggest telescope of the day, speculum mirror ... instantly recognisable! ETA: I read only the OP (on my word, FSM), not the other posts, so I 'got it' without any help ...
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12th May 2008, 06:00 PM	#8
Wangler Master Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: OH State Posts: 2,230	Originally Posted by BenBurch It's science-related. But am I the only person who would recognize what it is? People got my previous one, which was a Foucault shadowgram. Something harder next time, kay?

16th May 2008, 11:45 AM	#9
BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,078	Originally Posted by Wangler Something harder next time, kay? OK. When it happens, you asked for it.
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Dancing David Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 34,694	Originally Posted by BenBurch It's science-related. But am I the only person who would recognize what it is? People got my previous one, which was a Foucault shadowgram. I don't know, um Keppler, Brahe or Copurnicus"s scope, I don't think it is Messiers, maybe it is.
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16th May 2008, 12:48 PM	#11
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16th May 2008, 02:32 PM	#12
Wangler Master Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: OH State Posts: 2,230	Originally Posted by BenBurch OK. When it happens, you asked for it. I will probably come really late to the thread, just like I did here...

16th May 2008, 02:55 PM	#13
BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,078	Originally Posted by TX50 Why did you think you'd be the only person to recognise it? The history of astronomy is not studied by many people. Far more people have see the whirlpool nebula drawing than ever saw the instrument used to create it.
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16th May 2008, 03:43 PM	#14
Fitter Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Where the pavement ends Posts: 3,501	Originally Posted by fishbait It's either the worlds largest rectal thermometer or William Parsons telescope which was the largest in the world in the 19th century. What do I win? A temperature with the world's largest rectal thermometer.